Who is this relevant to?

Anyone serving small portions with coffee

You want to measure out a little anise topping for each guest. Albert Heijn lists a 6 g serving for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g. This is a serving size, not an indication that the pack contains individual sachets.

Anyone making mini bakes for guests

You’re looking for an anise ingredient for small treats. An Allerhande recipe uses Gestampte Muisjes in the batter and buttercream for mini cupcakes.

Anyone checking ingredients and allergens

You want to know whether an anise topping is suitable for your guests before serving it. Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and gluten for both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and De Ruijter Anijshagel.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want crushed, sugar-coated anise seeds or anise-flavoured sugar sprinkles. Then consider how much you’ll serve each guest and check the ingredients on the current pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Small portions Check the serving weight and separately confirm whether the pack actually contains individual portions. Albert Heijn lists 6 g per serving for Gestampte Muisjes 270 g. If I want several guests to sprinkle some over their coffee, I want to be able to portion out small amounts in advance. For around 40% of consumers, checking portion sizes comes first.
Format and use Choose between crushed, sugar-coated anise seeds and Anijshagel, anise-flavoured sugar sprinkles. The size of a mini cupcake tells you nothing about the pack size of the topping. When making treats at home, I want to know which format to use in a recipe or as a decoration. For around 30% of consumers, this is their main concern.
Ingredients Read the latest allergen and nutritional information; compare sugars per 100 g or using the same serving size. Both De Ruijter products mentioned contain wheat. When I’m serving something to guests, I want to check what’s in it first. Ingredients and allergens matter most to around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ in a recipe means a mini pack

    Allerhande’s recipe for mini cupcakes uses Gestampte Muisjes, but ‘mini’ describes the cakes, not the topping’s packaging.

    If you’re looking for individual small packs, check whether the product listing gives the quantity per sachet or the number of individual portions. A 6 g serving on a nutrition label doesn’t confirm this.

  • Treating Anijshagel and Gestampte Muisjes as the same product

    De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes consists of crushed, sugar-coated anise seeds; Jumbo describes De Ruijter Anijshagel as anise-flavoured sugar sprinkles. A different format doesn’t automatically mean a mini version.

    Choose the format you want to use and check the product name before ordering.

  • Assuming a small spoonful won’t contain allergens

    Using a smaller amount doesn’t change the fact that the Gestampte Muisjes and Anijshagel products mentioned contain wheat.

    If necessary, ask your guests about their dietary requirements and check the current label before serving.

  • Comparing sugar without checking the serving size

    Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per stated 6 g serving of Gestampte Muisjes. The stated serving for Anijshagel is 15 g, so you can’t compare the serving values without taking the weight in grams into account.

    Compare the nutritional values per 100 g on the same basis, then work out separately how much you’ll actually use per guest.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

The product lines reviewed are Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and Anijshagel 300 g: two different types of anise topping.

  • The product listings provide ingredient, allergen and nutritional information for both products.
  • A stated serving size doesn’t tell you whether Gestampte Muisjes is also available in individual mini packs.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and shares an Allerhande recipe for mini cupcakes featuring the product.

  • The product listing gives a serving size of 6 g and 45 servings per pack.
  • The size of the cupcakes in the recipe doesn’t tell you the size of the product pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and De Ruijter Anijshagel 300 g.

  • The product information lets you compare the ingredients and nutritional values of the two formats.
  • The stated serving sizes don’t have the same weight in grams, so bear this in mind when comparing them.

Related Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the serving size listed for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes?

The stated serving size is 6 g. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings in the 270 g pack; Jumbo states that a 6 g serving contains 4.7 g of sugars. The serving size doesn’t mean the pack contains individual portion sachets.

Does De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat and gluten?

Yes, the De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g product reviewed lists wheat and gluten. Check the label on the pack you’re using before serving.

How should I store anise topping for another coffee break?

Keep the product in a dry place and seal the pack well after opening. Also follow the use-by date and storage instructions on the packaging.

Where can I find allergen information on a prepacked food in the Netherlands?

Check the label, especially the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated there.